Instituto de Geografia e Ordenamento do Território
About
The Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning of the University of Lisbon (IGOT-ULisboa) is the only higher education school in Portugal entirely dedicated to teaching and research in the fields of Geography and Spatial Planning. If you want to understand planetary dynamics, design the future of cities, or create sustainable territorial solutions, this is your starting point.
At IGOT-ULisboa, academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong practical focus. The institution hosts the Centre for Geographical Studies (CEG), the oldest and most prestigious Geography research unit in the country, ensuring students have direct contact with innovative, globally relevant scientific projects.
A Diverse Range of Programmes:
To address the challenges of the contemporary world, IGOT offers career-focused and innovative programmes across various study levels:
- Bachelor's Degrees: Geography, Spatial Planning and Management, and European Studies.
- Master's Degrees: Specialisations in crucial areas such as GIS and Spatial Modelling Applied to Planning, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, Geography Teaching, and Tourism and Communication.
- PhD Programmes: Advanced research in fields including Geography, Tourism, Population Sciences, Sustainability Sciences, Development Studies, Planetary Health Studies, Migration, and Territory, Risk and Public Policies.
Facilities and Student Support:
IGOT students benefit from exceptional learning resources, including modern laboratories, technical support rooms, and a prestigious Documentation Centre featuring a Library, Map Library, and Photo Library. Furthermore, the school fosters an inclusive and active community through its mentoring programme, volunteering opportunities, a dynamic Students' Union, and the IGOT +IGUAL commitment to promoting gender equality and equal opportunities.
With robust international mobility schemes (such as ERASMUS+) and close ties to society and the labour market, IGOT-ULisboa prepares you to become a leading professional in managing the space and resources of our future.